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Under state law, both parents of a child have a legal obligation to provide financially for that child. The main reason for child support is to enforce this obligation. The Colorado Child Support Guidelines, according to the Colorado Judicial Branch, help courts to...
Divorce is one of the most challenging events a person experiences in his or her life. Sometimes, separation from your spouse becomes complicated or toxic. You may have difficulty communicating with your ex following the split. According to Healthline, married couples...
Colorado courts apply the doctrine of equitable distribution when deciding what property each spouse will take after a divorce. The goal of this approach to division is to create an outcome that is fair and equitable to both parties. Judges take the same approach to...
Despite the divorce, your children continue to be your top priority. If you are like most parents, you still want the best possible outcome for them. How do you choose the best course of action following a divorce? Should children spend more time with one parent over...
Gray divorce occurs in individuals over the age of 55. The name comes from the hair color of older adults. In the past, divorce was not common among older generations for various reasons. However, in recent years, gray divorce is becoming more common. Business Insider...
A prenuptial agreement can help you and your future spouse in many ways. It offers clear protection for your assets if you should later divorce. You can also put additional things in the agreement, but what goes in must comply with the law. California Legislative...
As a Colorado parent who pays or receives child support each month, you may, at some point, undergo life changes that warrant having the state take a second look at your existing child support order. You do not have to wait for a predetermined amount of time after the...
Minor children often do not escape unscathed from the divorce process. They have little if any choice and control as their lives undergo major changes and upheaval. One potential consequence your offspring may suffer is parentification, a form of role reversal where...
Colorado's divorce laws categorize assets into separate and marital property. As noted by SmartAsset, a spouse's separate property includes gifts and inheritances. It also includes assets acquired before the marriage or after a legal separation. Individuals may...
When you and your Colorado spouse make the decision to part ways, you need to figure out how to manage any assets and debts you may share. For many former couples, part of this process involves deciding what to do about the mortgage you have on your shared home. Per...